I came across this section of video discussing how the bulbous bow increased the speeds attainable by Yamato.
http://worldwarwings.com/crafty-desi...ttleship-fast/
Question: Is it possible to estimate how much (if at all) a bulbous-shaped bow would have increased top-speed on the Iowas?
I've seen various rumors that the Iowas were able to exceed their stated top-speed of 33 knots (35-37). Could such a bow have made it possible for them to hit 40+ knots?
Are their any back-of-the-napkin sorts of engineering calculations for drag-reduction that would make it possible to compute a rough estimate of the effect a bulbous bow on their designed speed?
Thanks.
http://worldwarwings.com/crafty-desi...ttleship-fast/
Question: Is it possible to estimate how much (if at all) a bulbous-shaped bow would have increased top-speed on the Iowas?
I've seen various rumors that the Iowas were able to exceed their stated top-speed of 33 knots (35-37). Could such a bow have made it possible for them to hit 40+ knots?
Are their any back-of-the-napkin sorts of engineering calculations for drag-reduction that would make it possible to compute a rough estimate of the effect a bulbous bow on their designed speed?
Thanks.
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